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Utilization Pattern of TNAU Banana Expert System among Nendren Banana Growers in Kanyakumari District

S. Nazreen Hassan, R. Swarna Priya, K. Kavitha, A. Selvarani, R. Latha & S. Suresh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for transmission of localized information and services has increased towards making farming socially, economically and environmentally sustainable by Digital Agriculture. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has initiated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71938

Micro Food Processing Enterprises of Andhra Pradesh: Growth Opportunities Using the PEST Analysis

Akkineni Aneesh, K. Mahendran, A. Rohini, D. Suresh Kumar & M. R. Duraiswamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: This study aims to use PEST analysis to comprehend the strategies implemented by micro food processing enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, India, with regard to political, economic, social, and technological factors to provide an overview of their growth potential. Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71939

A Case Study of Successful Nursery Entrepreneur at Thanjavur District of Tamilnadu, India

A. Aravind, C. Karthikeyan, M. Nirmala Devi & R. Velusamy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This case study showcases the vision and initiative of a young entrepreneur who belonged to business family and who inherited the legacy of entrepreneurial traits from his father and grandfather. The need for the research was to identify the extraordinary and unique farmer who ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71937

The Level of Technology Utilization in the Dissemination of Market Information to Smallholder Vegetable Farmers of Vihiga County, Kenya

Halima Abdi & Jacob W. Wakhungu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aims: To investigate the level of information and communication technology used in the dissemination of market information to vegetable farmers of Vihiga County, Kenya. Study Design: The study used a correlational research design to investigate the relationship between ICT tools...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71936

Growth Performance and Interrupted Time Series Approach to Estimate Immediate and Sustained Effects of Oilseeds Mission on Groundnut in India

Sushmitha Burigi, K. N. Selvaraj, R. Senthil Kumar, S. Senthilnathan, S. Moghana Lavanya & U. Arulanandu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Oilseeds are mostly grown in marginal lands with inadequate irrigation facilities (only 10% is irrigated) as a result yields tend to be low leading to a widening gap between domestic production of vegetable oil and demand. Production growth in the early eighties was slow due to i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61934

Socio-Economic Status of Bamboo Artisans of Karnataka, India

Suprita Pawar, Geeta Chitagubbi & Rajeshwari Desai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Aim: To study the demographic profile and socio economic status of the bamboo artisans of Northern Karnataka districts. Study Design: Exploratory design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted in Northern Karnataka districts of Dharwad, Belgavi and Uttar Kannad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i71935

Influence of Innovation Platform-based Learning on Farm- level Milk Losses among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mogotio Sub-county in Baringo County, Kenya

Siele Joseah, Agnes O. Nkurumwa & Stephen W. Maina · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Smallholder dairy farmers make up to 80% of total dairy producers and produce 56% of total milk in Kenya. Income from milk is the main source of their annual recurrent revenue. The critical point in the milk supply chain where improvements can contribute to increased income is th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61928

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Blackgram Variety LBG-752 in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh

S. Prasanthi & K. N. Ravi Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was carried out to analyse the factors affecting the adoption of Blackgram variety LBG-752 in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. It specifically describes the determinants and the constraints by the farmers for adoption of Blackgram variety LBG-752. A multi-stage sampl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61929

Identification and Prioritization of Challenges in Accessing ICT Tools by Agricultural Extension Professionals in Northern Districts of West Bengal

C. Vara Prasad & K. Pradhan · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The potential of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for agriculture in the form of various knowledge management portals has been harnessed by various agricultural developmental organizations and so on. But still, there is a gap in the rural community's adoption an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61930

Establishment of Multi-Institutional Model for the Delivery of Livestock Technology Needs in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya

John Kidali, Simon Omondi, Irene Ogali, Jane Rutto & Moses Orwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

This study was carried out in Isiolo and   Kajiado counties. Livestock production and marketing have been hampered by the unavailability and accessibility to livestock technologies, and information sharing. The overall objective of this study was to assess a multi-institutional m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61931

Sources of output Growth and Variability of Natural Rubber in India

Harkesh Kumar Balai, Ankita Sahu & Kailash Chand Bairwa · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

Natural rubber is one of the most significant polymers for the human society. One which supplies raw materials for the many sectors i.e., industrial, medical, agriculture, automobiles, aircraft, railways, textile industries, sports, and engineering sectors, and even for the const...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61932

A Study on the Knowledge about Information and Communication Technology Tools of Paddy Growers in the Nuapada District of Odisha

Abhisek Dash & Jahanara · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in the Nuapada District of Odisha to assess the knowledge of information and communications technology (ICT) tools by Paddy growers the in Nuapada district of Odisha. A total number of 120 respondents were selected randomly from six villages under the Nuap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61933

Application of Market Information System for Major Agricultural Commodities in Haryana (India)

Veer Sain, Aarti Bajwan & Gulab Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study on “Application of Market Information System of Major Agricultural Commodities in Haryana” was carried out in Karnal, Ambala, Mahendergarh, Bhiwani and Sirsa districts of Haryana, selected purposively based on the highest area under the major agricultural commodities. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61925

Enhancing Productivity and Profitability in Wheat through Rotavator in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Anwesha Dey & H. P. Singh · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The rice-wheat cropping system of the Indo-Gangetic region acts as the backbone of Indian agriculture feeding and providing livelihood to millions. Resource conservation technologies (RCTs) like rotavator has several positive effects such as early sowing of wheat, reducing land p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61926

Adoption of Recommended Production Technologies of Soybean by Farmers of Dharwad District of Karnataka, India

H. T. Vineeth, Shashank L. Reddy, Felix Nikith Kumar & D. M. Madhu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2023

The study was conducted in Dharwad, Hubli and Kalaghatagi taluks of Dharwad district of Karnataka state during 2020-21 with a sample size of 150 soybean farmers. The “Ex-post facto” research design was employed for the study. The data was elicited through personal interview metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2023/v41i61923